AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sturdy build quality

effective thermal management

good battery life

heavier than competitors

premium price tag

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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